Birthday: Open Me -- Surprise Puzzle

Stampin' Up has a new puzzle die; it creates a 16-piece puzzle.  I printed the words on the computer on watercolor paper, added the watercolor powder, then cut into the puzzle pieces.

The envelope is from Vellum, which allows me to see the puzzle pieces and created its own design for the card.  

Fun card to make and to receive!

Colors:
Pink
Rich Razzleberry
Watercolor powders

Stamps:
Sandpaper background
Thoughtful Messages (Hero Arts)
Window Shopping
Vintage Vogue

Other:
Puzzle Pieces Thinlet dies
Prettied Up gift card holder (Simon Says Stamps)
Envelope Punch Board

Boxing Day: Boxes with Gifts Galore!

For Boxing Day, I made boxes to hold cards.  Each box has four thank you cards, but it could easily hold 6-10 cards and envelopes. 

The boxes start with card stock measuring 9.5" by 9.5".  Using the envelope punch board, on one side punch and score at 3.5" and 5".  Then repeat on the side opposite.  Continue with the punch board with all score lines.  I cut the flaps off the top, but retained them on the bottom.

The boxes are closed with brads and baker's twine.

The card is on white with Early Espresso ink.  I cut the edge and then embossed close to the edge.  A very clean and simple thank you card.

You Rock for Bosses' Day

Aaron made a card for her boss for Bosses' Day.  Her boss does a lot of boarding, so she chose the skateboard stamp from Stampin' Up!

She used Old Olive and River Rock for her colors.  The sponging really made the card POP! 

We used Stampin' Up's new envelope board.  How fun and a perfect envelope!  My new favorite toy.